Akshay Bhatia, supported by Hero, maintained his position in the top group at the Travelers Championship, giving him a chance to compete for his second PGA Tour title this season. With a three-under 67 in the third round, Bhatia reached 15-under-par 195, tying for third place at TPC River Highlands. Despite being five shots behind leader Viktor Hovland, Bhatia has proven that low scores are achievable on this birdie-friendly course.
Viktor Hovland took the lead at 20-under after a six-under 64, narrowly surpassing world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by one stroke, setting the stage for an exciting final day. Bhatia shares the third spot with Patrick Cantlay, while contenders like U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark and England’s Matt Fitzpatrick are still within striking distance.
Bhatia’s performance on Saturday was marked by consistency rather than flashy play. After an impressive nine birdies in the second round, he managed four birdies on the front nine and added one more on the back nine, along with two bogeys, for a total of 67. This steady round kept him in contention alongside the frontrunners Hovland and Scheffler.
The young American golfer of Indian descent has already had a remarkable season, including a victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. A strong finish at the Travelers Championship would further solidify his position among the elite on the PGA Tour and enhance his already impressive campaign.
